What a sensational conclusion to Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup! On a night filled with high stakes, tactical battles, and historical milestones, Colombia successfully secured the top spot in the group after a fierce scoreless draw against Portugal in Miami. Meanwhile, in Atlanta, the Democratic Republic of Congo authored an unforgettable chapter in their football history, roaring back from behind to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 and lock in a miraculous ticket to the Round of 32.
Here is how the dramatic final matchday unfolded and how the ultimate Group K standings look.
The Matches at a Glance
Colombia 0 – 0 Portugal
Venue: Miami Stadium, Florida
Status: Full-Time
Don’t let the 0-0 scoreline fool you—this was an absolute classic. Colombia entered the match knowing a point would seal first place, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal realistically chased all three points to leapfrog them.
The South Americans threw everything at Portugal early on, with Jhon Córdoba forcing Diogo Costa into a spectacular save. Portugal hit back through Bruno Fernandes, but Colombia’s defense—anchored by Davinson Sánchez—stood tall. Sánchez thought he had won it in the 90th minute with a thumping header, but a agonizingly tight VAR offside review cut the celebrations short.
The stalemate brought an end to an unbelievable streak: it is Colombia’s first-ever 0-0 draw in their 64-year World Cup history!
DR Congo 3 – 1 Uzbekista
Venue: Atlanta Stadium, Georgia
Status: Full-Time
Pure, unadulterated ecstasy for the Leopards! DR Congo went into the break trailing 1-0 after Uzbekistan's captain Eldor Shomurodov scored a sublime 10th-minute lob. To add to the frustration, the Congolese side had a stunning Nathanaël Mbuku equalizer controversially chalked off by VAR in the first half.
However, the second half belonged entirely to Sébastien Desabre’s men. Yoane Wissa completely changed the game, drawing a penalty and converting it coolly in the 68th minute to level the score. Super-sub Fiston Mayele then sent the stadium into a frenzy by slotting home a cross from Meschack Elia in the 78th minute. Wissa put the icing on the cake deep into stoppage time with a clinical finish to complete his brace, securing DR Congo's first-ever World Cup victory and mapping out a blockbuster Round of 32 clash against England.
Final Group K Standings
With the group stage wrapped up, Colombia and Portugal march forward automatically, while DR Congo makes history by squeezing through as one of the elite third-placed teams.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Status |
| 1 | Colombia 🇨🇴 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 7 | Advanced (Group Winner) |
| 2 | Portugal 🇵🇹 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 | Advanced (Runner-Up) |
| 3 | DR Congo 🇨🇩 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 | Advanced (Best 3rd Place) |
| 4 | Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 | Eliminated |
What’s Next in the Knockout Rounds?
Colombia and Portugal await their opponents from the concluding groups to see who they will square off against in the Round of 32.
DR Congo turns its focus to a massive dream fixture against England on July 1. Given the fighting spirit they showed in the second half against Uzbekistan, the Three Lions cannot afford to take the Leopards lightly!
